World Championship Game of Skate

WORLD CHAMPION WADE DESARMO TO DEFEND HIS TITLE AGAINST PHILADELPHIA’S JAMAL SMITH.

Montreal, Qc (August 1st, 2016) – The World Championship Game of Skate presented by Dime and Vans will take place on August 6th 2016 in Montreal in conjunction with the Glory Challenge.

Current World Champion Wade Desarmo’s chess-like strategy and unmatched board control will be put to the test against Jamal Smith’s visionary approach to flatground skating. In typical World Championship Game of Skate style, ‘’street fight’’ rules and regulations will be in effect as thousands of fans watch in awe.

"In 2016, the World Championship Game of Skate title is the only title that actually means anything in skateboarding, other than Thrasher’s Skater of the Year"

- Tony Vitello, Thrasher Magazine

"My whole life has been leading up to this moment. My dream of becoming a champion and quitting my day job will finally come true." - Jamal Smith

"I had to bury my dog. I dedicate this game of skate to him. I am gonna rip Jamal's heart out cause I'm the best ever."- Wade Desarmo, in regards to Jamal Smith.

ATHLETE BIOS

Jamal Smith

Born and raised in Newark Ohio, Jamal moved to Upstate NY at the age of 15 when he became a household name after producing and starring in the ‘’Tornado Spin Tutorial’’. Residing in Philadelphia, PA for the last 8 years–Love park has shaped Jamal into the man he is today. Now an amateur skateboarder on Palace Skateboard’s illustrious team, Smith is well on his way to greatness.

Age: 27 y/oWeight: 140 lbsHeight: 5’8’’

Wade DesarmoDesarmo, a proud Ottawa native, is no stranger to the spotlight. After the release of his shocking video part in Top of the World’s ‘’Top Dollar’’, Wade quickly rose to international fame as kids everywhere began wearing his signature 4XL white tee. Taken under the wing of DGK legend Stevie Williams at the tender age of 21, Wade switched to XL tees in 2014 and became World Champion in 2015. The rest is history.